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Moribe R, Minami M, Hirota R, J-P NA, Kabayama S, Eitoku M, Yamasaki K, Kuroiwa H, Suganuma N. Health Effects of Electrolyzed Hydrogen Water for the Metabolic Syndrome and Pre-Metabolic Syndrome: A 3-Month Randomized Controlled Trial and Subsequent Analyses. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:145. [PMID: 38397743 PMCID: PMC10886336 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13020145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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We studied the effect of three months' use of electrolyzed hydrogen water (EHW, Electrolyzed Hydrogen Water conditioner produced by Nihon Trim Co., Ltd.) on metabolic and pre-metabolic syndrome groups. This research was carried out jointly by Susaki City; Nihon Trim Co., Ltd.; and Kochi University as part of a local revitalization project with health as a keyword. A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial was conducted to evaluate the clinical impact of EHW on participants who suffered from metabolic syndrome or pre-metabolic syndrome. EHW was produced via electrolysis using a commercially available apparatus (Nihon Trim Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan). During exercise, oxidative stress increases, and active oxygen species increase. In this study, we examined 181 subjects with metabolic syndrome or pre-metabolic syndrome. Among the group that drank EHW for 3 months, those who also engaged in a high level of physical activity showed a significant difference in waist circumference reduction. Although no significant difference was observed, several positive results were found in the participants who engaged in a high level of physical activity. Urinary 8-OHdG, urinary nitrotyrosine, HbA1c, and blood glucose levels increased in the filtered water (FW) group but decreased in the EHW group. High-sensitivity CRP increased less in the EHW group. 8-Isoprostane decreased more in the EHW group. In subgroup analysis, the EHW group showed a significantly greater reduction in waist circumference than the FW group only when controlled for high physical activity. Based on the result, we suggest that, among participants in the study who suffered from metabolic syndrome and pre-metabolic syndrome in which the level of active oxygen species is said to be higher than in healthy subjects, the group that consumed EHW and also engaged in a high level of physical activity experienced a suppressed or reduced increase in active oxygen species.
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- Reiko Moribe
- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
- Integrated Center for Advanced Medical Technologies (ICAM-Tech), Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan;
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
- Graduate School of Health Science, Matsumoto University, Matsumoto 390-1295, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
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- Nihon Trim Co., Ltd., 22F Herbis ENT Office Tower, 2-2-22, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0001, Japan;
- Graduate School of Science, Technology & Innovation, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkoudai-cho Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
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- Integrated Center for Advanced Medical Technologies (ICAM-Tech), Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan;
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, Kochi Medical School, Kochi University, Nankoku 783-8505, Japan; (R.M.); (R.H.); (N.A.J.-P.); (M.E.); (K.Y.); (N.S.)
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Mogharbel GH, Badawi AS, Zaman AY, Abd Elmoniem MM, Abdel-Rahman IM, Alenazi ME, Shah FA, Aly MA, Imam SN, Alenazi NE, El Sayed SM. Therapeutic benefits of prophetic medicine remedies in treating hematological diseases (A review article). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BLOOD RESEARCH 2023; 13:130-142. [PMID: 37736537 PMCID: PMC10509466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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Hematological disorders are common medical ailments constituting an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, which may be managed efficiently using different prophetic medicine remedies as adjuvants to current therapeutics. Prophetic medicine includes the body of knowledge about medicine that has been derived from the deeds, customs (sunnah), ahadith (sayings), actions, and agreements of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. This review article aims at exploring the magnitude of therapeutic benefits of prophetic medicine remedies as adjuvant treatments to many different types of hematological disorders. Herein, we reviewed many published research studies throughout the literature to delineate the potential therapeutic benefits of prophetic remedies on hematological disorders. Several types of hematological disorders may benefit from prophetic medicine remedies that are rich in natural antioxidants that combat oxidative stress-induced harm e.g. nigella sativa, oral honey, camel milk and urine, Ajwa date fruits, olive oil, Zamzam water and figs. Many prophetic medicine remedies were reported to decrease the hematological cytotoxicity effects induced by different chemicals and are beneficial in treating anemias e.g. iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, coagulopathies and hematological malignancies as leukemia and myeloma. These remedies treat or alleviate the different hematological disorders using different mechanisms e.g. modulating the immune function, treating deficiencies of different substances, protecting against toxins-induced cytotoxicity, decreasing platelets aggregation, suppressing clotting factors activation, exerting antineoplastic effects (enhancing cancer cells cytotoxicity) and inhibiting angiogenesis. Prophetic medicine remedies exert clinically significant therapeutic benefits for treating COVID-19 pandemic, anemia, thrombosis, thalassemia and blood cancers without inducing toxicity or side effects.
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- Ghazi H Mogharbel
- Prophetic Medicine Course & Research, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Undergraduate Program, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Prophetic Medicine Course & Research, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Undergraduate Program, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Consultant of Family Medicine and Diabetes, King Salman Bin Abdel-Aziz Medical City, Ministry of HealthAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Medinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Medinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anatomy, Taibah Faculty of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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- Prophetic Medicine Course & Research, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Taibah College of Medicine, Taibah UniversityAl-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag UniversitySohag, Egypt
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Electrolyzed-Reduced Water: Review I. Molecular Hydrogen Is the Exclusive Agent Responsible for the Therapeutic Effects. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232314750. [PMID: 36499079 PMCID: PMC9738607 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232314750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Numerous benefits have been attributed to alkaline-electrolyzed-reduced water (ERW). Sometimes these claims are associated with easily debunked concepts. The observed benefits have been conjectured to be due to the intrinsic properties of ERW (e.g., negative oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), alkaline pH, H2 gas), as well enigmatic characteristics (e.g., altered water structure, microclusters, free electrons, active hydrogen, mineral hydrides). The associated pseudoscientific marketing has contributed to the reluctance of mainstream science to accept ERW as having biological effects. Finally, through many in vitro and in vivo studies, each one of these propositions was examined and refuted one-by-one until it was conclusively demonstrated that H2 was the exclusive agent responsible for both the negative ORP and the observed therapeutic effects of ERW. This article briefly apprised the history of ERW and comprehensively reviewed the sequential research demonstrating the importance of H2. We illustrated that the effects of ERW could be readily explained by the known biological effects of H2 and by utilizing conventional chemistry without requiring any metaphysical conjecture (e.g., microclustering, free electrons, etc.) or reliance on implausible notions (e.g., alkaline water neutralizes acidic waste). The H2 concentration of ERW should be measured to ensure it is comparable to those used in clinical studies.
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Treatment effects of phosphorylated Chrysanthemum indicum polysaccharides on duck virus hepatitis by protecting mitochondrial function from oxidative damage. Vet Microbiol 2022; 275:109600. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetmic.2022.109600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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A new colorimetric method for determining antioxidant levels using 3,5-dibromo-4-nitrosobenzene sulfonate (DBNBS). MethodsX 2022; 9:101797. [PMID: 35958099 PMCID: PMC9358457 DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2022.101797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We describe here a novel assay that determines the total a+ntioxidative activities of known antioxidants and antioxidants in beverages. The method employs the substrate 3,5-dibromo-4-nitrosobenzene sulfonate (DBNBS) that yields the colored product 3,5,3’,5’-tetrabromoazobenzene sulfate sodium salt (azo-TBBS). The amounts of azo-TBBS are measured using HPLC and then used to calculate total antioxidative capacity (TAC) values. We first show that the TAC values measured using the new DBNBS system were significantly higher compared with the control. The assay was validated through further analysis of 56 compounds, including previously characterized antioxidants. The data are consistent with published values. Here we describe in detail the application of the DBNBS method to the measurement of the TAC values of eight beverages, including wines and fruit juices. The DBNBS assay employs a readily applicable protocol that sensitively determines the levels of antioxidants in foodstuffs. - A new DBNBS-mediated antioxidant assay system is compared with standard DPPH and ORAC assays - DBNBS traps hydrogen radicals to generate a readily measured colored reduction product that quantifies antioxidant levels
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Living a healthy lifestyle is the most important need in the world today. However, oxidative stress (OS) is caused by several stress-inducing factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, chronic diseases, and inflammatory responses, oxygen-free radicals are produced in excess and can damage major organs in the body. This phenomenon has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several gastrointestinal (GI) diseases, including gastritis, constipation, and inflammatory bowel diseases, which include Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, functional dyspepsia, acid reflux, diverticular disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. In this review article, we provide a brief overview of the role of OS in the pathogenesis of GI disorders. Additionally, we discuss the therapeutic role of alkaline-reduced water (ARW) on GI diseases and existing studies on ARW related to GI diseases. Furthermore, we believe that findings from this review article will enhance the knowledge of the readers on the role of ARW on OS and inflammation-based GI diseases.
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Yano S, Wang J, Kabayama S, Hara T. Electrolyzed Hydrogen Water Protects against Ethanol-Induced Cytotoxicity by Regulating Aldehyde Metabolism-Associated Enzymes in the Hepatic Cell Line HepG2. Antioxidants (Basel) 2021; 10:antiox10050801. [PMID: 34069398 PMCID: PMC8158728 DOI: 10.3390/antiox10050801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Excessive alcohol consumption can cause multi-systemic diseases. Among them, alcoholic liver disease is the most frequent and serious disease. Electrolytic hydrogen water (EHW) is produced at the cathode during electrolysis of water and contains a large amount of molecular hydrogen and a low content of platinum nanoparticles with alkaline properties. In this study, we found that EHW inhibits ethanol-induced cytotoxicity by decreasing the intracellular acetaldehyde, a toxic substance produced by ethanol degradation, in hepatocyte cell lines HepG2. Analysis of the mechanism of action revealed that EHW inhibits the metabolism of ethanol to acetaldehyde by suppressing alcohol dehydrogenase. EHW also promotes the metabolism of acetaldehyde to acetic acid by activating aldehyde dehydrogenase, which plays to reduce aldehyde toxicity and intracellular reactive oxygen species in HepG2 cells. These functions were correlated with the concentration of molecular hydrogen in EHW, and were abolished by degassing treatment, suggesting that molecular hydrogen may contribute as a functional factor in the suppression of ethanol-induced hepatocellular damage. Furthermore, hydrogen water with high dissolved hydrogen molecule showed the same hepatocellular protective effect against ethanol as the EHW. These results suggest that EHW may be useful in the prevention of alcoholic liver disease.
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- Satoshi Yano
- Laboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa 359-1192, Japan; (S.Y.); (J.W.)
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- Laboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa 359-1192, Japan; (S.Y.); (J.W.)
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- Laboratory of Food and Life Science, Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa 359-1192, Japan; (S.Y.); (J.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-4-2947-6763
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Gao Q, Guo X, Cao Y, Jia X, Xu S, Lu C, Zhu H. Melatonin Protects HT22 Hippocampal Cells from H 2O 2-induced Injury by Increasing Beclin1 and Atg Protein Levels to Activate Autophagy. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:446-454. [PMID: 32838711 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666200824105835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aging of hippocampal neurons leads to a substantial decline in memory formation, storage and processing. The neuroprotective effect of melatonin has been confirmed, however, its protective mechanism remains unclear. OBJECTIVE In this study, mouse hippocampus-derived neuronal HT22 cells were used to investigate whether melatonin protects the hippocampus from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced injury by regulating autophagy. METHODS Rapamycin (an activator of autophagy) and 3-methyladenine (3MA, an inhibitor of autophagy) were used to induce or inhibit autophagy, respectively. HT22 cells were treated with 200 μM H2O2 in the presence or absence of 50 μM melatonin. Cell counting kit 8 (CCK-8), β-galactosidase and Hoechst staining were used to measure the viability, aging and apoptosis of cells, respectively. Western blot analysis was used to detect the levels of autophagy-related proteins. RESULTS The activation of autophagy by rapamycin alleviated H2O2-induced oxidative injury, as evidenced by morphological changes and decreased viability, while the inhibition of autophagy by 3MA exacerbated H2O2- induced injury. The inhibitory effect of melatonin on H2O2-induced injury was similar to that of rapamycin. Melatonin also alleviated H2O2-induced aging and apoptosis. Melatonin activated autophagy in the presence or absence of H2O2, as evidenced by an increased Lc3b 14/16 kd ratio and a decreased P62 level. In addition, H2O2 decreased the levels of Beclin1 and Atg5/12/16, which were reversed by rapamycin or melatonin. The effects of melatonin on H2O2-induced injury, autophagy and protein expressions were effectively reversed by 3MA. CONCLUSION In conclusion, these results demonstrate that melatonin protects HT22 hippocampal neurons from H2O2-induced injury by increasing the levels of the Beclin1 and Atg proteins to activate autophagy.
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- Qiang Gao
- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Physiology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Zhang L, Yu H, Tu Q, He Q, Huang N. New Approaches for Hydrogen Therapy of Various Diseases. Curr Pharm Des 2021; 27:636-649. [PMID: 33308113 DOI: 10.2174/1381612826666201211114141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Hydrogen therapy has recently received increasing attention as an emerging and promising therapeutic technology due to its selective antioxidant property and cell energy regulatory capability in vivo. To solve the low solubility issue of hydrogen, a variety of nanomaterials and devices for hydrogen supply have recently been developed, aiming to increase the concentration of hydrogen in the specific disease site and realize controlled hydrogen release and combined treatment. In this review, we mainly focus on the latest advances in using hydrogen-generating devices and nanomaterials for hydrogen therapy. These developments include sustained release of H2, controlled release of H2, versatile modalities of synergistic therapy, etc. Also, bio-safety issues and challenges are discussed to further promote the clinical applications of hydrogen therapy and the development of hydrogen medicine.
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- Lei Zhang
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China
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Outcomes Assessment of Sustainable and Innovatively Simple Lifestyle Modification at the Workplace - Drinking Electrolyzed-Reduced Water (OASIS-ERW): A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Antioxidants (Basel) 2020; 9:antiox9070564. [PMID: 32605142 PMCID: PMC7402115 DOI: 10.3390/antiox9070564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Oxidative stress has been associated with many diseases as well as aging. Electrolyzed-reduced water (ERW) has been suggested to reduce oxidative stress and improve antioxidant potential. This study investigated the effects of drinking ERW on biomarkers of oxidative stress and health-related indices in healthy adults. We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial on 65 participants, who were allocated into two groups. Of these, 61 received intervention (32 with ERW and 29 MW [mineral water]). All participants were instructed to drink 1.5 L/day of ERW or MW for eight weeks. Biomarkers of oxidative stress and health-related indices were assessed at baseline as well as after 4 weeks and 8 weeks of intervention. Of the primary outcome variables assessed, diacron-reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs) and biological antioxidant potential showed a significant interaction between the groups and time, with d-ROMs levels significantly decreased at 8 weeks in ERW compared to those in MW. Among the secondary outcome variables, total, visceral, and subcutaneous fat mass significantly changed over time, with a significant association observed between the groups and time. Thus, daily ERW consumption may be a potential consideration for a sustainable and innovatively simple lifestyle modification at the workplace to reduce oxidative stress, increase antioxidant potential, and decrease fat mass.
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Electrochemically Reduced Water Delays Mammary Tumors Growth in Mice and Inhibits Breast Cancer Cells Survival In Vitro. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2018; 2018:4753507. [PMID: 30402124 PMCID: PMC6196883 DOI: 10.1155/2018/4753507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 09/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Electrochemical reduced water (ERW) has been proposed to have beneficial effects on human health due to its rich content of H2 and the presence of platinum nanoparticles with antioxidant effects. Many studies have demonstrated that ERW scavenging properties are able to reduce the damage caused by oxidative stress in different experimental models. Although few in vivo studies have been reported, it has been demonstrated that ERW may display anticancer effects by induction of tumor cells apoptosis and reduction of both angiogenesis and inflammation. In this study, we show that ERW treatment of MCF-7, MDA-MB-453, and mouse (TUBO) breast cancer cells inhibited cell survival in a time-dependent fashion. ERW decreased ErbB2/neu expression and impaired pERK1/ERK2 and AKT phosphorylation in breast cancer cells. In addition, ERW treatment induced apoptosis of breast cancer cell lines independently of the status of p53 and ER and PR receptors. Our in vivo results showed that ERW treatment of transgenic BALB-neuT mice delayed the development of mammary tumors compared to the control. In addition, ERW induced a significant prolongation of tumor-free survival and a reduction in tumor multiplicity. Overall, these results suggest a potential beneficial role of ERW in inhibiting cancer cells growth.
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Franceschelli S, Gatta DMP, Pesce M, Ferrone A, Di Martino G, Di Nicola M, De Lutiis MA, Vitacolonna E, Patruno A, Grilli A, Felaco M, Speranza L. Modulation of the oxidative plasmatic state in gastroesophageal reflux disease with the addition of rich water molecular hydrogen: A new biological vision. J Cell Mol Med 2018. [PMID: 29512923 PMCID: PMC5908129 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.13569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a clinical condition characterized by reflux of gastroduodenal contents in the oesophagus, has proved to demonstrate a strong link between oxidative stress and the development of GERD. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have been universally accepted as first-line therapy for management of GERD. The potential benefits of electrolysed reduced water (ERW), rich in molecular hydrogen, in improving symptoms and systemic oxidative stress associated with GERD was assessed. The study was performed on 84 GERD patients undergoing control treatment (PPI + tap water) or experimental treatment (PPI + ERW) for 3 months. These patients were subjected to the GERD-Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire as well as derivatives reactive oxigen metabolites (d-ROMs) test, biological antioxidant potential (BAP) test, superoxide anion, nitric oxide and malondialdehyde assays, which were all performed as a proxy for the oxidative/nitrosative stress and the antioxidant potential status. Spearman's correlation coefficient was used to evaluate the correlation between scores and laboratory parameters. Overall results demonstrated that an optimal oxidative balance can be restored and GERD symptoms can be reduced rapidly via the integration of ERW in GERD patients. The relative variation of heartburn and regurgitation score was significantly correlated with laboratory parameters. Thus, in the selected patients, combination treatment with PPI and ERW improves the cellular redox state leading to the improvement of the quality of life as demonstrated by the correlation analysis between laboratory parameters and GERD symptoms.
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- Sara Franceschelli
- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Laboratory of Biostatistics, Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Psychological, Health and Territorial Sciences, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University "G. D' Annunzio", Chieti, Italy
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Hamasaki T, Harada G, Nakamichi N, Kabayama S, Teruya K, Fugetsu B, Gong W, Sakata I, Shirahata S. Electrochemically reduced water exerts superior reactive oxygen species scavenging activity in HT1080 cells than the equivalent level of hydrogen-dissolved water. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0171192. [PMID: 28182635 PMCID: PMC5300231 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Electrochemically reduced water (ERW) is produced near a cathode during electrolysis and exhibits an alkaline pH, contains richly dissolved hydrogen, and contains a small amount of platinum nanoparticles. ERW has reactive oxygen species (ROS)-scavenging activity and recent studies demonstrated that hydrogen-dissolved water exhibits ROS-scavenging activity. Thus, the antioxidative capacity of ERW is postulated to be dependent on the presence of hydrogen levels; however, there is no report verifying the role of dissolved hydrogen in ERW. In this report, we clarify whether the responsive factor for antioxidative activity in ERW is dissolved hydrogen. The intracellular ROS scavenging activity of ERW and hydrogen-dissolved water was tested by both fluorescent stain method and immuno spin trapping assay. We confirm that ERW possessed electrolysis intensity-dependent intracellular ROS-scavenging activity, and ERW exerts significantly superior ROS-scavenging activity in HT1080 cells than the equivalent level of hydrogen-dissolved water. ERW retained its ROS-scavenging activity after removal of dissolved hydrogen, but lost its activity when autoclaved. An oxygen radical absorbance capacity assay, the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay and chemiluminescence assay could not detect radical-scavenging activity in both ERW and hydrogen-dissolved water. These results indicate that ERW contains electrolysis-dependent hydrogen and an additional antioxidative factor predicted to be platinum nanoparticles.
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- Takeki Hamasaki
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Innovation Policy Research Center, IPRC, The University of Tokyo, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Innovation Policy Research Center, IPRC, The University of Tokyo, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Policy Alternative Research Institute, The University of Tokyo, Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
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Franceschelli S, Gatta DMP, Pesce M, Ferrone A, Patruno A, de Lutiis MA, Grilli A, Felaco M, Croce F, Speranza L. New Approach in Translational Medicine: Effects of Electrolyzed Reduced Water (ERW) on NF-κB/iNOS Pathway in U937 Cell Line under Altered Redox State. Int J Mol Sci 2016; 17:ijms17091461. [PMID: 27598129 PMCID: PMC5037740 DOI: 10.3390/ijms17091461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2016] [Revised: 08/03/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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It is known that increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) can exert harmful effects, altering the cellular redox state. Electrolyzed Reduced Water (ERW) produced near the cathode during water electrolysis exhibits high pH, high concentration of dissolved hydrogen and an extremely negative redox potential. Several findings indicate that ERW had the ability of a scavenger free radical, which results from hydrogen molecules with a high reducing ability and may participate in the redox regulation of cellular function. We investigated the effect of ERW on H2O2-induced U937 damage by evaluating the modulation of redox cellular state. Western blotting and spectrophotometrical analysis showed that ERW inhibited oxidative stress by restoring the antioxidant capacity of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase. Consequently, ERW restores the ability of the glutathione reductase to supply the cell of an important endogenous antioxidant, such as GSH, reversing the inhibitory effect of H2O2 on redox balance of U937 cells. Therefore, this means a reduction of cytotoxicity induced by peroxynitrite via a downregulation of the NF-κB/iNOS pathway and could be used as an antioxidant for preventive and therapeutic application. In conclusion, ERW can protect the cellular redox balance, reducing the risk of several diseases with altered cellular homeostasis such as inflammation.
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- Sara Franceschelli
- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Medicine and Health Science School, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Medicine and Health Science School, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Farmacy, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, University of Gabriele D'Annunzio, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
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Zhu Y, Liao W, Niu L, Wang M, Ma Z. Nitric oxide is involved in hydrogen gas-induced cell cycle activation during adventitious root formation in cucumber. BMC PLANT BIOLOGY 2016; 16:146. [PMID: 27352869 PMCID: PMC4924243 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-016-0834-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/16/2016] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adventitious root development is a complex process regulated through a variety of signaling molecules. Hydrogen gas (H2) and nitric oxide (NO), two new signaling molecules are both involved in plant development and stress tolerance. RESULTS To investigate the mechanism of adventitious root development induced by hydrogen-rich water (HRW), a combination of fluorescence microscopy and molecular approaches was used to study cell cycle activation and cell cycle-related gene expression in cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Xinchun 4') explants. The results revealed that the effect of HRW on adventitious root development was dose-dependent, with maximal biological responses at 50 % HRW. HRW treatment increased NO content in a time-dependent fashion. The results also indicated that HRW and NO promoted the G1-to-S transition and up-regulated cell cycle-related genes: CycA (A-type cyclin), CycB (B-type cyclin), CDKA (cyclin-dependent kinase A) and CDKB (cyclin-dependent kinase B) expression. Additionally, target genes related to adventitious rooting were up-regulated by HRW and NO in cucumber explants. While, the responses of HRW-induced adventitious root development and increase of NO content were partially blocked by a specific NO scavenger 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide potassium salt, NO synthase (NOS)-like enzyme inhibitor N(G) -nitro-L-arginine methylester hydrochloride, or nitrate reductase inhibitors tungstate and NaN3. These chemicals also partially reversed the effect of HRW on cell cycle activation and the transcripts of cell cycle regulatory genes and target genes related adventitious root formation. CONCLUSIONS Together, NO may emerge as a downstream signaling molecule in H2-induced adventitious root organogenesis. Additionally, H2 mediated cell cycle activation via NO pathway during adventitious root formation.
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- Yongchao Zhu
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070 People’s Republic of China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070 People’s Republic of China
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Zhu Y, Liao W, Wang M, Niu L, Xu Q, Jin X. Nitric oxide is required for hydrogen gas-induced adventitious root formation in cucumber. JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY 2016; 195:50-8. [PMID: 27010347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jplph.2016.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2015] [Revised: 02/16/2016] [Accepted: 02/17/2016] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Hydrogen gas (H2) is involved in plant development and stress responses. Cucumber explants were used to study whether nitric oxide (NO) is involved in H2-induced adventitious root development. The results revealed that 50% and 100% hydrogen-rich water (HRW) apparently promoted the development of adventitious root in cucumber. While, the responses of HRW-induced adventitious rooting were blocked by a specific NO scavenger 2-(4-carboxyphenyl)-4,4,5,5-tetramethylimidazoline-1-oxyl-3-oxide potassium salt (cPTIO), NO synthase (NOS) enzyme inhibitor N(G)-nitro-l-arginine methylester hydrochloride (l-NAME) and nitrate reductase (NR) inhibitor NaN3. HRW also increased NO content and NOS and NR activity both in a dose- and time-dependent fashion. Moreover, molecular evidence showed that HRW up-regulated NR genes expression in explants. The results indicate the importance of NOS and NR enzymes, which might be responsible for NO production in explants during H2-induced root organogenesis. Additionally, peroxidase (POD) and indoleacetic acid oxidase (IAAO) activity was significantly decreased in the explants treated with HRW, while HRW treatment significantly increased polyphenol oxidase (PPO) activity. In addition, cPTIO, l-NAME and NaN3 inhibited the actions of HRW on the activity of these enzymes. Together, NO may be involved in H2-induced adventitious rooting, and NO may be acting downstream in plant H2 signaling cascade.
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- Yongchao Zhu
- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China.
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou 730070, PR China
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Ichihara M, Sobue S, Ito M, Ito M, Hirayama M, Ohno K. Beneficial biological effects and the underlying mechanisms of molecular hydrogen - comprehensive review of 321 original articles. Med Gas Res 2015; 5:12. [PMID: 26483953 PMCID: PMC4610055 DOI: 10.1186/s13618-015-0035-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 165] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Therapeutic effects of molecular hydrogen for a wide range of disease models and human diseases have been investigated since 2007. A total of 321 original articles have been published from 2007 to June 2015. Most studies have been conducted in Japan, China, and the USA. About three-quarters of the articles show the effects in mice and rats. The number of clinical trials is increasing every year. In most diseases, the effect of hydrogen has been reported with hydrogen water or hydrogen gas, which was followed by confirmation of the effect with hydrogen-rich saline. Hydrogen water is mostly given ad libitum. Hydrogen gas of less than 4 % is given by inhalation. The effects have been reported in essentially all organs covering 31 disease categories that can be subdivided into 166 disease models, human diseases, treatment-associated pathologies, and pathophysiological conditions of plants with a predominance of oxidative stress-mediated diseases and inflammatory diseases. Specific extinctions of hydroxyl radical and peroxynitrite were initially presented, but the radical-scavenging effect of hydrogen cannot be held solely accountable for its drastic effects. We and others have shown that the effects can be mediated by modulating activities and expressions of various molecules such as Lyn, ERK, p38, JNK, ASK1, Akt, GTP-Rac1, iNOS, Nox1, NF-κB p65, IκBα, STAT3, NFATc1, c-Fos, and ghrelin. Master regulator(s) that drive these modifications, however, remain to be elucidated and are currently being extensively investigated.
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- Masatoshi Ichihara
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, 487-8501 Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Life and Health Sciences, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumoto-cho, Kasugai, 487-8501 Japan
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- Division of Neurogenetics, Center for Neurological Diseases and Cancer, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku Nagoya, 466-8550 Japan
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- Research Team for Mechanism of Aging, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 35-2 Sakae-cho, Itabashi, Tokyo, 173-0015 Japan
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- Department of Pathophysiological Laboratory Sciences, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1-20 Daiko-Minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-8673 Japan
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- Division of Neurogenetics, Center for Neurological Diseases and Cancer, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai, Showa-ku Nagoya, 466-8550 Japan
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